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Scientific Solutions, Proven ResultsMon, 19 Mar 2018 10:11:06 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.4Organic city: Portland, Maine bans toxic pesticides on public and private propertyhttps://www.naturalhealth365.com/organic-pesticides-2437.html
https://www.naturalhealth365.com/organic-pesticides-2437.html#commentsFri, 26 Jan 2018 06:11:28 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=34666(NaturalHealth365) At the beginning of 2018, the City Council of Portland, Maine decided in a unanimous vote (9-0) to restrict toxic pesticide use in favor of safer organic methods. The decision applies to all lands and yards in the city, both private and public. (Why can’t other cities do this?) It took two and a ...

(NaturalHealth365) At the beginning of 2018, the City Council of Portland, Maine decided in a unanimous vote (9-0) to restrict toxic pesticide use in favor of safer organic methods. The decision applies to all lands and yards in the city, both private and public. (Why can’t other cities do this?)

It took two and a half years of intense discussion and debates, but the effort was worth it: the ordinance is one of the strongest of its kind in the United States. A total of 28 jurisdictions in Maine have made similar decisions regarding toxic pesticides, but none are as strong and comprehensive as Portland’s.

Why go organic? It’s a great way to prove you care about your citizens

Health and environmental groups across the U.S. are praising Portland, ME for its diligence in addressing this important public health issue. A letter penned by 31 science and medical professionals lauded the decision and emphasized the importance of finding safer solutions than toxic pesticides.

One of the most widely used environmental products is glyphosate, which is sold under the popular brand name Roundup. Roundup was dubbed a “probable carcinogen” by the World Health Organization back in 2015. Since then, well over 800 people have filed suit against the company due to cases of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma linked to the weed killer.

In addition, Roundup’s manufacturer Monsanto has since been caught lying and covering up the risks of using Roundup for the past 40 years. Monsanto’s own studies have shown that glyphosate can cause prostate cancer, bladder cancer, adenoma cancer, brain tumors, lung cancer and skin cancer.

On top of everything else: glyphosate has also been linked with heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, liver disease, cataracts and “leaky gut,” a suspected precursor for multiple sclerosis.

Portland, Maine now requires organic alternatives to toxic chemicals

At this time in the U.S., just a handful of states are allowed to enact pesticide restrictions due to preemption laws. The movement to ban pesticides in Portland, ME began back in August of 2015 when the Portland Protectors group presented a draft pesticide ordinance to the City Council. A petition was then circulated that went on to receive more than 1,300 signatures.

After several hearings, a Task Force was formed by the City Council to further study the issue. Debate continued, and a preliminary bill was formed. After several refinements, the final bill was passed.

In addition to the pesticide use restrictions, there is a strong education and outreach component in the bill to teach the community about safe environmental procedures and best practices. The ordinance assures a shift toward using safer products that do not damage human life or the environment.

The passage of this important ordinance in Portland, ME underscores how a persistent grassroots movement can lead to profound positive change. In terms of the benefits to human health and safety and the environment, efforts like this are well worth the time and energy.

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https://www.naturalhealth365.com/foods-nutrition-2362.html#commentsMon, 20 Nov 2017 06:11:44 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=33755(NaturalHealth365) Our foods have been under attack by the biotech industry and its chemical products for decades. And, the negative effects are clear for us to see. Simply put, many of our food crops have dramatically lost their nutritional value … some agricultural experts would say by as much as 70 percent! This, alone, might ...

(NaturalHealth365) Our foods have been under attack by the biotech industry and its chemical products for decades. And, the negative effects are clear for us to see.

Simply put, many of our food crops have dramatically lost their nutritional value … some agricultural experts would say by as much as 70 percent! This, alone, might be the single most important reasons why supplements have been in such demand.

Is there a problem with organic foods?

The blunt truth is ‘yes!’ Even organic foods have lost their nutrient content – which is why so many people tend to struggle with nutritional deficiencies. (even when doing their best to eat well)

Bottom line: we must find ways to get MORE nutrition from our foods to protect our health or pay the unwanted consequences of sickness and premature death.

Today, on the NaturalHealth365 Podcast, I’ll introduce you to someone that has a solution for this problem. You’ll learn about a system of growing plants that can produce nutrient-rich foods to meet our daily needs.

About Dr. Jana Bogs

Dr. Jana Bogs is a research scientist and consultant whose motto is “Creating health from the soil up!” Due to health problems in herself and her family when she was growing up, Dr. Bogs became interested in nutrition and decided to get a university degree in that area while also studying many other aspects of holistic health and nutrition – at the same time.

With a degree under her belt, Dr. Bogs started her career in the field of nutrition working with various holistic-minded doctors. However, after a while, she came to realize that our foods are not the quality they could be or should be – especially when considering nutrient density.

This realization motivated Dr. Bogs to create “Beyond Organic Growing System” (BOGS) – which is designed to bring nutritious food to the world by helping farmers, gardeners and food companies understand how to produce supreme quality food.

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]]>https://www.naturalhealth365.com/foods-nutrition-2362.html/feed/3This plan MUST be stopped: The release of genetically engineered moths will contaminate the organic food supplyhttps://www.naturalhealth365.com/genetically-engineered-organic-2258.html
https://www.naturalhealth365.com/genetically-engineered-organic-2258.html#commentsWed, 23 Aug 2017 05:11:37 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=32638(NaturalHealth365) There is a scary plan – the first of its kind – to release genetically engineered (GE) moths into organic food crops in New York State. Up to 10,000 GE male diamondback moths are to be released – EACH WEEK – during the next three to four month cabbage planting cycle. The plan is ...

The plan is intended to control the spread of a particular type of caterpillar in New York organic cabbage crops. The genetically engineered males will pass on a lethal gene to the females when they mate, resulting in inviable female offspring.

Genetically engineered material left on organic food could lead to contamination and decertification

This plan is based on cursory research at best, and without any in-depth environmental impact assessments. While this frightening scenario is set to take place in New York state, its effects could be much more far-reaching. Moths can travel across state lines and beyond, leading to untold damage to organic crops and the food chain in general.

Plan opponents say that organic food will become contaminated with genetically engineered material. The engineered trait will cause dead GE moth larvae and pupae to be left behind on the crops. These residues could threaten the organic standing of the food crops and lead to decertification. Viable DBMs could also be released, which could further damage the crops.

Cornell University not required to conduct impact studies or obtain insect release permit

The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has ruled there will be “no major impact” to the environment from this plan, which is backed by Cornell University. However, the group has failed to consider contamination issues for the state of New York, its organic food crops and beyond. Groups like the Center for Food Safety, GeneWatch UK and Food and Water Watch have also raised concerns.

This plan is the first of its kind to use genetically engineered insects as a defense against pests. This technology has never been used on a food source, let alone an organic one. The fact that in-depth impact studies have not been conducted before launch is troubling to say the least.

New York state law includes a State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) that requires a state agency to review any action that could affect the environment. Cornell University is required to have a permit to release the moths under New York Environmental Conservation Law §11-0507, and it has obtained permits when releasing caged insects in the past.

Take action to stop the release of genetically engineered moths into organic food!

However, in this case they are not being required to adhere to the permitting process. At this time, enforcement is up to state citizens. The DEC website states that anyone who is able to demonstrate that harm could come from a project can take legal action to stop it. In the past, New York courts have ruled favorably toward protecting the environment and organic food crops.

If you want to help stop this invasive plan, click here to tell the New York Department of Conservation, Cornell University and Governor Cuomo to halt this plan until a thorough environmental impact study is conducted.

(NaturalHealth365) If you’ve ever seen organic milk advertised as containing DHA omega-3s, beware: it could contain a toxically produced oil derived from GMO corn syrup.

The Horizon food company sells organic milk with “DHA Omega-3 Supports Brain Health” printed on the carton. It’s marketed as nutritionally enhanced, and the company charges a higher price for this addition. It certainly sounds like a positive thing; however, few consumers are aware that a strange process is being used to infuse the milk with omega-3s.

Algae grown with corn syrup is being added to organic milk

In a South Carolina factory, five-story tall industrial vats are growing huge quantities of algae. The tanks are kept warm and the algae are fed using corn syrup. The algae is called Schizochytrium, a fast-replicating algae found growing somewhere along the coast of Southern California (the original founder won’t say where).

In the warm, carefully-tended and sugar-infused conditions, Schizochytrium multiplies very quickly. After processing, what’s left is a fishy-tasting corn oil that contains omega-3s.

Corn syrup made from corn starch is invariably made from GMO corn. Consumers buying organic are usually trying very hard to avoid these kinds of ingredients. When buying algae-infused products, they are paying up to twice as much for something that contains a toxic oil-laced product.

USDA admits it made a mistake in allowing processed algae in organic milk, yet continues to allow it

Not surprisingly, details about the process used to create these omega-3s are left off the milk carton labels. In addition to the “ick factor,” it doesn’t sound very organic. The next question is obvious: Should a milk infused with factory-produced oil made from corn syrup be labeled organic?

The USDA approved the use of algal oil and similar ingredients as an acceptable additive to organic products in 2007. Five years later, USDA officials admitted misinterpreting federal regulations. However, the organization upheld its designation, stating that they didn’t want to “disrupt” the food marketplace.

No surprise: USDA officials and spokespeople have deflected questions about the matter ever since.

Receiving the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s “USDA Organic” seal allows companies to charge much higher prices than non-organic counterparts in many cases. Some companies are pushing to expand the definition of “organic” in order to boost sales and profits.

Meanwhile, consumer groups advocate an even narrower, more strict definition.

Omega-3s are known for a range of health benefits including improvements to brain, heart, eye and skin health. The algal version was created as a vegan alternative to fish oil. However, organic milk produced by grass-fed cows already contains far more omega-3s than non-organic milk. There’s really no need to infuse it with a substance made in a factory.

When looking to buy the healthiest milk and dairy products, seek out items labeled organic, grass-fed, raw and local if possible. Favor the offerings of small regional farmers instead of large corporations whenever you can.

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https://www.naturalhealth365.com/pesticides-organic-2177.html#commentsTue, 21 Mar 2017 05:11:32 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=30232(NaturalHealth365) As more and more consumers discover the nutritional benefits and peace of mind supplied by organically grown produce, the organic food industry is enjoying popular support (like never before) – and healthy profits. Perceiving this success as a threat, some agribusiness groups have gone on the offensive with a “smear campaign” over the use ...

In addition to claiming that the organic industry uses scare tactics and deceptive advertising to pump up sales, many try to generate consumer fear by claiming that organic food is grown using toxic pesticides. (No kidding, they’ll stop at nothing to prevent healthy food from getting into your body)

Share the news: Organic farming uses a “least-toxic” philosophy

Organic crops are naturally subject to the same weeds, insect pests and diseases that afflict conventionally-grown crops, and organic farmers must battle pests in order for plants to thrive. But, there are substantial differences between how the two select and use pesticides, however.

In organic farming, natural pesticides and sustainable growing methods are the first line of defense against pests. Synthetic pesticides may be applied, but only as a last resort, to be employed after other (non-toxic) organic practices – such as “cover” crops and crop rotations – have been documented to have failed. Then, and only then, may pesticides be used – and they must be on a list of organic-approved preparations. In addition, there is emphasis on using the “least toxic” choice.

This means that before using a synthetic pesticide, organic farmers will opt for pesticides – such as neem oil, pepper, and diatomaceous earth – that have been derived from plant life or microorganisms.

For example, neem oil – which is derived from the Azidirachta indica tree – works on insects’ hormonal system, and doesn’t have any potential for promoting resistance in future generations of pests. Just as importantly, it is harmless to the environment. (It’s a common sense approach that every farmer should adopt)

Organic pesticides follow a rigorous path toward approval

The National Organic Program allows for the use of 25 synthetic pesticides, which include various alcohols, copper sulfate and hydrogen peroxide. Conventional farmers, on the other hand, can choose from roughly 900 synthetic pesticides.

The pesticides used in organic farming must undergo stringent regulatory approval protocols. In fact, Nate Lewis, farm policy director at the Organic Trade Association, notes that organic-approved pesticides go through the most rigorous review of all pesticides used.

First, the Environmental Protection Agency determines the toxicity of the pesticide in question. The EPA is also the agency that sets the tolerances, or maximum allowable amount, of pesticides in food. Only one organic-approved synthetic pesticide, spinosad, has been assigned an EPA tolerance.

It’s worth noting: the EPA considers the overwhelming majority of organic-approved pesticides to be so safe that establishing a tolerance is unnecessary.

If the pesticide in question is synthetic, the National Organic Standards Board must review it, and then make the decision to recommend whether or not it may join the National List. The Organic Materials Review Institute then reviews the product to make sure it complies with national organic standards.

Organic farming critics target copper

Copper-based pesticides, used as fungicides on both conventionally-grown and organically-grown fruit, are a source of concern to both the USDA and the EPA, who maintain that the mineral can adversely affect soil microorganisms, terrestrial, aquatic and human life.

For this reason, foes of organic farming point to the use of copper-based pesticides as hypocritical. However, the copper formulations used in the organic industry contain lower risk ingredients than the copper used by conventional growers, as the inert ingredients for organic-approved copper must be food-grade, low risk and on the National List.

In addition, copper – an essential nutrient– is not absorbed into plants, and any residue may be washed off. And, if copper is found to be accumulating in the soil at toxic levels, its use is restricted.

Some growers opt instead for using organic-approved copper substitutes, such as Zonix, Polyversum and Regalia. Natural alternatives to copper include biological extracts such as cinnamon and clove oils.

Critics point the finger (falsely) at bacteria-based organic pesticide

Another favorite line of attack for critics is organic farming’s use of Bacillus thuringiensis, a pesticide derived from a bacterium. Foes of organic farming say it is hypocritical for organic farmers to spray Bt on their crops while vociferously objecting to the use of Bt genes in developing engineered crops.

Yet Charles Benbrook of Benbrook Consulting Services says the comparison is unfair. The Bt toxins in genetically modified sweet corn, for example, are synthesized in every cell, making them part and parcel of the plant and impossible to remove.
Organic-approved foliar Bt pesticide spray, on the other hand, consists of a preparation of weakened or dead bacteria. It is sprayed only onto the affected plants and breaks down quickly in sun, wind and rain, with no possibility for human exposure.

Benbrook, who runs an organic consulting firm, doesn’t mince words when it comes to the comparison.

“Implying that the GMO Bt is the same as the foliar spray is a lie.”

Toxic pesticides are the order of the day for conventional growers

Of the 25 most commonly used pesticides in conventional farming, 5 are toxic to the nervous system, about half are comprised of cancer-causing chemicals, and 17 cause genetic damage.

For example, 2,4-D, or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, is an endocrine-disrupting chemical used widely in agriculture for soy, corn and wheat crops. Classified as a possible human carcinogen, 2,4-D has been linked with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

And glyphosate, the widely-used chemical found in Roundup, has been classified as a probable carcinogen by the World Health Organization – and linked to kidney disease, birth defects, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and many other health issues.

Attacks by critics notwithstanding, organic farming offers a superior alternative to the harmful practices of conventional farming – and one that is unquestionably better for the environment.

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https://www.naturalhealth365.com/strawberries-cancer-cell-1881.html#commentsSat, 25 Jun 2016 05:11:45 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=24937(NaturalHealth365) Strawberries are a summertime favorite, prized for their sweet flavor. But research shows these berries may be delivering even more than meets the eye. It’s worth noting that berries have been studied extensively for their potential cancer-fighting capabilities. Swedish researchers have found that extract from organic strawberries are particularly effective at stopping the growth ...

Swedish researchers have found that extract from organic strawberries are particularly effective at stopping the growth of cancer cells. The organic strawberries were found to contain more antioxidants and a higher ratio of ascorbate compared to its oxidized form, dehydroascorbate.

Strawberries are rich in cancer-fighting qualities

The Swedish researchers concluded that extracts from organically grown strawberries halted cancer cell proliferation more effectively than extracts from conventionally grown ones, and in both types of cancer cells. They found the difference between organically produced strawberries and conventional ones to be statistically significant.

Two of the primary cancer-fighting components of berries are vitamin C and fiber, and berries are good sources of vitamin C and fiber. The American Institute for Cancer Research’s report, “Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective,” found that foods high in vitamin C are likely to prevent cancer of the esophagus. Foods high in dietary fiber have long been known to lower the risk of colorectal cancer.

Among berries, strawberries and raspberries are known to be especially rich in the natural phenol antioxidant ellagic acid. In laboratory studies, ellagic acid was found to prevent cancers of the bladder, lung, skin, esophagus and breast. Plus, research suggests that ellagic acid likely utilizes several different cancer-fighting methods at once, including its ability to act as an antioxidant.

Ellagic acid is also known to help the body to deactivate certain carcinogens and slow the reproduction of cancer cells. In addition to these properties, studies have found that strawberries contain a broad range of flavonoids that offer yet another tier of anti-cancer strategies.

Identifying cancer-fighting components within strawberries

A study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry focused on identifying the means by which fruit extracts or their components provide protection against human liver cancer cells. Among the compounds tested, quercetin was found to be the most active polyphenol, with a significant reduction in cancer cell viability of up to 80 percent after only 18 hours of treatment. Effective cell death from strawberry extract was also found to be dose- and time-dependent.

Strawberries and their major phytonutrient, quercetin, were also found to slow the normal cell cycle prior to cell death, suggesting that the protective actions may occur along different phases of cancer cell development. As a flavonoid, quercetin is known to exhibit anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties, as well as anti-cancer capabilities.

Previous studies have linked quercetin to prevention or slowing of other types of cancer, including ovarian, breast, colon, leukemia and lung cancer. This more recent study not only supports earlier findings, but sheds new light on the molecular mechanisms taking part in programmed cell death, paving the way for future studies of anti-cancer effects of strawberries and other foods.

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]]>https://www.naturalhealth365.com/strawberries-cancer-cell-1881.html/feed/2Why eat sprouted organic unpasteurized nuts?https://www.naturalhealth365.com/sprouted-organic-unpasteurized-1813.html
https://www.naturalhealth365.com/sprouted-organic-unpasteurized-1813.html#commentsMon, 18 Apr 2016 05:11:02 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=24247(NaturalHealth365) It’s convenient to head to your local grocery store when you want a nutty snack. Many companies offer roasted, salted, and sweetened varieties of our favorite nuts, like almonds and cashews. They have a great flavor and texture, but like most foods that come prepackaged, they aren’t the best for us. The problem with ...

(NaturalHealth365) It’s convenient to head to your local grocery store when you want a nutty snack. Many companies offer roasted, salted, and sweetened varieties of our favorite nuts, like almonds and cashews. They have a great flavor and texture, but like most foods that come prepackaged, they aren’t the best for us.

The problem with conventional nuts found in most stores are processed as quickly and cheaply as possible, to get the greatest volume out to the consumer. Growing practices currently used for industrial nut production focus heavily on pesticide use, and do not care for the soil and trees that generate what should be highly nutritious foods.

Don’t settle for cancer-causing foods that destroy immune function

Because the danger of pesticide use is often downplayed in the mainstream media outlets, let me reiterate that pesticide consumption has been linked to various cancers, digestive disorders, fetal development disorders, neurological problems, and hormone dysregulation.

This doesn’t even include the harm pesticides do to the ecosystem, especially the devastation to the bee colonies. Just take a look at what some of our favorite nut snacks are treated with: (conventionally)

Why non-organic nuts are dangerous for human health

Nuts are essentially protein and fat, with a tiny bit of carbohydrate. Since they are so high in fats, they absorb pesticides and other chemicals very easily. These treatments become part of the nut itself, and there is no way to wash them off.

Once these fats begin to be broken down in the body, they can overload the liver, and be shuffled into our own fat cells, where they are stored away from our vital organs. In this way, they are less immediately damaging, but instead are slowly released to hopefully be removed, though they cause significant inflammation and toxicity through the process.

A serious warning about the phytic acid in mass-produced nuts

This compound naturally occurs in all nuts and seeds, and it’s an enzyme inhibitor. It also prevents the absorption of minerals, such as iron, zinc, and calcium. It’s a form of poison that the plants use to deter getting eaten in the wild.

Mass produced nuts and seeds do not account for this, and they do not take any action to reduce the amount of phytic acid in their products, so it all gets passed along to you. When phytic acid is broken down, not only do we have improved nutrition from the nuts we are eating, we eliminate the digestive distress that phytic acid can cause.

Its breakdown also releases the phosphorous that is locked up in the phytic acid, adding another mineral that our bodies need.

How do we avoid the problem of phytic acid?

The best way to break down phytic acid is by water-soaking, followed by sprouting. Living, raw, organic nuts should be soaked in water for between 8-24 hours. After this, they are drained and rinsed, and left moist for about 2 more days, including a few more rounds of rinsing to make sure they stay a bit wet.

This initiates the growth phase in the nuts, and seeds, nearly eliminating the phytic acid, and making all the other vitamins and minerals far easier to absorb when eaten.

It’s impossible to soak and sprout conventional, mass-produced nuts

In reality, large companies must roast or pasteurize all the nuts they sell to meet FDA requirements. So the nuts you see on your grocery store shelves have essentially become a dead food. You can soak them, but they will never sprout, and the resulting texture may become unpleasant.

Nuts and seeds can be a healthy and nutritious part of your diet. The devastating use of pesticides and other chemicals, as well as the hasty production techniques used for mass production turn these crunchy little gems into bite-sized toxic bombs.

As with all of our food choices, quality is the most important factor in how each food impacts our health, and it’s easier to choose items that have been grown, harvested, and prepared in ways that are compatible with our own biology.

About the author: Seth Leaf Pruzansky is co-owner of Living Nutz, a certified organic and sprouted nut raw food snack company.

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https://www.naturalhealth365.com/coconut-water-organic-healthy-living-1659.html#commentsWed, 02 Dec 2015 11:18:48 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=22987(NaturalHealth365) Have you ever picked up a fresh coconut at your local grocery store and shaken it? If you have, you’ve probably heard liquid sloshing inside which is coconut water. Coconuts are different from any other fruit because they contain a large amount of water that have tons of health benefits. While coconuts have been ...

(NaturalHealth365) Have you ever picked up a fresh coconut at your local grocery store and shaken it? If you have, you’ve probably heard liquid sloshing inside which is coconut water. Coconuts are different from any other fruit because they contain a large amount of water that have tons of health benefits.

While coconuts have been around for tens of millions of years, only the last decade has coconut water become the best and most natural sports drink on the market.

In a past article, we exposed several brands of coconut water – which contain harmful chemicals. Today, we will provide you with the best coconut water brands as well as their health benefits. Because, let’s face it, healthy living begins with knowing what you’re putting into your body.

The health benefits of coconut water

“Noelani” is what Hawaiians call coconut water which means “dew from the heavens.” But, it’s not only prized by those who are natives to Hawaii. Several tropical cultures revere coconut water above all other beverages due to its many health benefits.

Its unique compilation of vitamins and minerals help protect your body. It provides athletes a natural potassium and magnesium-rich drink that rehydrates the body while reducing inflammation and balancing blood sugar. It’s also rich in B and C vitamins, manganese, calcium, zinc, iodine, and sulphur.

Although low in calories and sugar content, coconut water is high in fiber. In addition, coconut water’s amino acids, organic acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and phytonutrients actually help build immunity. And, best of all, its cytokinins provide anti-aging and anti-cancer benefits.

According to one of the world’s leading coconut experts, Dr. Bruce Fife, coconut water has numerous health benefits based on scientific research and clinical observations, including:

Rehydrates the body

Increases exercise performance

Improves digestion

Feeds friendly gut flora

Remedies constipation and diarrhea

Aids kidney function (kidney stones and urinary tract infections)

Supports healthy blood glucose and insulin levels

Helps regulate blood pressure

Reduces plaque formation

Boosts circulation

Prevents abnormal blood clotting

Reduces inflammation

Enhances skin health (elasticity, wrinkles, age spots, rashes)

Improves wound healing

Enhances eye health

Builds bone health

Promotes anti-aging

Supports healthy immune function

Contains anti-cancer properties

With all these health benefits, it’s no wonder that coconut water has been revered by many cultures of the world.

Best USDA certified organic coconut water brands for healthy living

While coconut water provides numerous health benefits, it’s unfortunate that marketing has taken advantage of its newly found popularity in industrialized countries. For packaged coconut water to retain its nutrients and provide the best benefits, it should come directly from fresh, young, and green coconuts.

However, some manufacturers have adopted packaging methods that have ruined its purity by using mature (old) coconuts, using reconstituted concentrate, heat pasteurization, and adding preservatives. Even worse, they have dipped the fresh coconuts in carcinogens such as formaldehyde and sodium metabisulphite for preservation during transport.

Obviously, the best coconut water comes straight from a young coconut picked from a tree and consumed immediately. However, coconut trees don’t grow everywhere, but there are packaged organic or wild coconut waters that come close to the real thing. They don’t use any heat processing or concentrates.

Instead, the better brands come from manufacturers that cold pasteurization which is high pressure processing (HPP) that doesn’t destroy nutrients – only kills bacteria. The only downside is that HPP products have a very short shelf life – about 45 days. Other reputable brands package completely raw and unpasteurized organic coconut water.

1. Copra – This brand uses 100 percent raw coconut that is USDA certified organic. Young coconuts come from western Thailand and are harvested at their peak. The water is bottled within hours of harvesting, and they use HPP.

2. Exotic Superfoods – This brand bottles 100 percent USDA certified organic, raw coconut water only from Thailand. They do not process their coconuts whatsoever. Instead, they keep their coconut waters frozen to preserve freshness.

3. Waterhill Naturals – This brand has been family owned since 1914 and has a long legacy for doing things right. Their coconut water is 100 percent USDA certified organic and raw from central Thailand where the rich soil and tropical climate produces uniquely flavorful coconuts. Is uses HPP and is also non-GMO verified.

Best advice in choosing the best coconut water.

Other than the four brands provided, there may be other coconut waters that are great for healthy living. But, of course, choosing the best coconut water takes a little research.

Most companies have a web site. Check them out before making your purchase. Just make sure they use proper processing techniques. If they use USDA certified organic and raw young green coconuts, they may be worth a try.

About the author: Abby Campbell is a medical, health, and nutrition research writer. She’s dedicated to helping people live a healthy lifestyle in all aspects – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Abby practices, writes, and coaches on natural preventive care, nutritional medicine, and complementary and alternative therapy.

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]]>https://www.naturalhealth365.com/coconut-water-organic-healthy-living-1659.html/feed/3Why organic rice cakes are not healthy diet foodhttps://www.naturalhealth365.com/organic-rice-cakes-diet-food-1655.html
https://www.naturalhealth365.com/organic-rice-cakes-diet-food-1655.html#commentsSun, 29 Nov 2015 12:38:44 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=22960(NaturalHealth365) During the 1980s and 1990s, rice cakes became a popular diet food as it was low in fat and calories. Dieters felt less guilty by trading their 200 calorie cookie in for a 60 calorie rice cake. After all, they didn’t have to give up snacking and still lose weight. While these low calorie ...

(NaturalHealth365) During the 1980s and 1990s, rice cakes became a popular diet food as it was low in fat and calories. Dieters felt less guilty by trading their 200 calorie cookie in for a 60 calorie rice cake. After all, they didn’t have to give up snacking and still lose weight.

While these low calorie snacks were a ‘godsend’ to many dieters of the 1990s, dieters began opting for healthier diet foods in the 21st century. With genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on the rise, consumers were not only looking for low fat and low calorie snacks. Instead, they were opting for purer ingredients and began opting for “organic” choices. Naturally, finding organic rice cakes was a dream come true for most dieters.

These organic snacks actually have little to offer dieters or anyone who enjoys them as snacks. In fact, they have little nutrition value to offer and are purely empty calories. More than that, they contain arsenic – which places your health at risk for chronic disease.

Empty calories to help you gain weight, not health

Rice cakes (organic or not) may be low in calories, but they are also “empty” calories. Take a look at any package ingredient label for rice cakes, and you’ll find a whole lot of nothing. There is no protein, no fat, no fiber, and barely any vitamins and minerals. If anything, they do contain a tiny bit of iron and some manganese.

In reality, this seemingly popular snack is very imbalanced as a healthy diet food.

The simple carbohydrates in organic rice cakes actually spike food cravings. While some ingredients may be organic, they are still a refined snack that is basically sprinkled with salt and spices and sprayed with artificial flavoring. Not the best food to help balance blood sugar levels – which is the keep to avoiding food cravings.

According to Harvard Medical School, an average sized rice cake (25 grams) has a glycemic index of 82. The glycemic index is a system that ranks foods on a scale of 1 to 100 based on their effect on blood sugar levels. Foods given higher values cause the most rapid rise in blood sugar.

As a reference point, pure glucose has a value of 100. So, as you can see, rice cakes rank pretty high at 82.

High blood sugar levels alter brain function

A recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition revealed that high glycemic carbohydrates – like rice cakes – do affect the brain in a way that may lead to overeating. In the study, 12 overweight or obese men aged 18 to 35 were fed two meals controlled for calories, macronutrients, and palatability on two occasions.

However, one meal was made with high glycemic carbs and the other with low glycemic carbs. It turned out that the high glycemic meal decreased plasma glucose, increased hunger, and selectively stimulated brain regions associated with reward and craving. Many other studies confirm the same outcome in their experiments when it comes to glycemic index.

Children advised by the FDA not to consume rice cakes due to arsenic

Since 2011, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been testing products with arsenic much more carefully due to its increased poisoning. Rice and rice products are included, and testing has proven samples to contain above levels of arsenic.

Arsenic is a natural semi-metallic element that can be found in rocks, soil, water, air, and plants. In some areas of the world, natural arsenic levels can be difficult to detect as it has no flavor or odor.

But, no doubt, eating foods with high levels can be extremely dangerous and can cause major health complications such as cancer (skin, lung, bladder, kidney, liver, prostate), diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. It can even cause reproductive problems and compromise the immune system.

While the FDA states that the levels are arsenic will not affect human health in the short-term, they are still testing the effects for long-term health. Therefore, they have warned that children, Asian-Americans, and those with Celiac disease should limit their intake of rice products.

Our future depends on intelligent food choices today

Consumer Reports state that they believe children are much more vulnerable to the levels found in rice and rice products. After all, children are much smaller and therefore arsenic levels are higher for them. Check out this video – below:

So, how many rice cakes pose arsenic risk? Only one to three per week! And, don’t rely on organic rice cakes either. Consumer Reports states “organic rice takes up arsenic the same way conventional rices do.”

Bottom line: Organic rice cakes proven to not to be a healthy diet food. All around, rice cakes pose a threat to human health. If they don’t contain arsenic, they are still dangerous to blood sugar levels and don’t provide any nutrition. This makes them an unhealthy diet food. Instead, choose organic snacks that are natural sources that include vegetables, fruits, and nuts.

About the author: Abby Campbell is a medical, health, and nutrition research writer. She’s dedicated to helping people live a healthy lifestyle in all aspects – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Abby practices, writes, and coaches on natural preventive care, nutritional medicine, and complementary and alternative therapy.

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Join thousands of daily visitors staying informed and involved on Natural Health 365! We seek out scientific solutions with proven results and it is our mission to keep you informed! Articles range in topic from the cancer fighting qualities of Olive Oil, to the remarkably high concentration of anti-oxidants found in blueberries, to how to make your own almond milk, to a nutritional comparison of organic vs conventional produce, to an analysis of the health benefits of tree nuts. You can find all of the Food News Articles here

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https://www.naturalhealth365.com/inflammation-organic-foods-1622.html#commentsFri, 30 Oct 2015 05:11:17 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=22639(NaturalHealth365) At one time, certain foods were considered “healthy” such as yogurt, whole grain bread, or granola. But, now, many people know that these prepackaged and processed foods are actually not as healthy as once claimed. In fact, did you know that these same “healthy” organic foods can actually cause you harm? In reality, these ...

(NaturalHealth365) At one time, certain foods were considered “healthy” such as yogurt, whole grain bread, or granola. But, now, many people know that these prepackaged and processed foods are actually not as healthy as once claimed.

In fact, did you know that these same “healthy” organic foods can actually cause you harm? In reality, these highly-processed foods contribute to inflammation and put you at risk for gaining excess fat and chronic disease symptoms. So, what are these five organic foods that may wreak havoc on your body?

#1 – Organic nut milks may promote cancer

You may want to rethink your purchases if you’ve been buying store-bought almond, coconut, or cashew milk. What you’ll find in these commercial beverages will blow your mind!

First of all, most of these nut milks are so watered down that you won’t receive the nutrients you think you’re getting. In fact, they are virtually nut and fiber free! However, they contain ingredients like evaporated cane juice (sugar) and carrageenan which promotes cancer.

#2 – Organic fruit juices offer empty calories

While big food manufacturers will have you believing you’re getting healthy by opting for their organic fruit juice, you may be surprised to learn that most of these store bought items aren’t really healthy. In fact, the majority are pasteurized and made from concentrate.

While the pasteurization process kills potentially harmful bacteria, the process to make fruit concentrate involves using chemicals or natural plant byproducts, as well as heat, to condense the juice. Pasteurization and concentration also kills nutrients and flavor that would be obtained in freshly squeezed juice.

Did you know that organic hummus is made with soybean and/or canola oil? While most organic oils are mass marketed as “healthy,” they are nothing of the sort. In fact, most so-called vegetable oils are processed to death.

#4 – Organic snacks contain hidden and harmful chemicals

Opting for a bag of BioSaurus’ Baked Organic Corn Snack may seem like a healthier option than Fritos® Original Corn Chips. However, you’d be surprised to know that just because it has “organic” and “certified gluten-free” stamped all over the package doesn’t mean it’s healthy.

Just look at the ingredients from the label below.

BioSaurus isn’t the only brand that advertises organic snacks but contain sugars, bad oils, yeast extract (a hidden name for MSG) and silicon dioxide. MSG can contribute to weight gain, and increase your risk of many chronic illnesses.

#5 – Organic salad dressings trigger cellular inflammation

It may be worth five minutes out of your day to make a delicious and healthy salad dressing when you find out what’s in most organic salad dressings. Take a look at the ingredients in our example – the popular Annie’s Organic Green Goddess Dressing.

You’ll find several bad oils (soy, canola, and sunflower), sugar, and concentrated fruit juice – all ingredients that cause inflammation within the body.

#5 – Organic prepackaged foods can be dangerous for your health

Unfortunately, the “organic” label has been abused by large food corporations. While they understand that we want purer foods, they abuse their powers and pollute real organic foods with sugar and unwanted (toxic) chemicals.

To stay healthy, remove these foods from your diet. Instead, opt for truly wholesome organic foods. It doesn’t take much time out of your schedule to make fresh nut milk, fruit juice, or hummus.

In truth, you’ll be doing yourself a favor!

About the author: Abby Campbell is a medical, health, and nutrition research writer. She’s dedicated to helping people live a healthy lifestyle in all aspects – physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Abby practices, writes, and coaches on natural preventive care, nutritional medicine, and complementary and alternative therapy.

]]>https://www.naturalhealth365.com/inflammation-organic-foods-1622.html/feed/7Our food supply is being poisoned with vaccineshttps://www.naturalhealth365.com/vaccines-2/
https://www.naturalhealth365.com/vaccines-2/#commentsSun, 21 Oct 2012 11:41:48 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=6736(NaturalHealth365) Can you imagine eating vaccine ingredients with your fruits and vegetables? That’s right – major biotechnology companies have a (sick) vision of using the food supply to develop vaccines for AIDS, diabetes and a host of chronic diseases. Now, is the time, to wake up our society to the value of fresh, organic food ...

(NaturalHealth365) Can you imagine eating vaccine ingredients with your fruits and vegetables? That’s right – major biotechnology companies have a (sick) vision of using the food supply to develop vaccines for AIDS, diabetes and a host of chronic diseases. Now, is the time, to wake up our society to the value of fresh, organic food or we will suffer grave consequences to our health.

This is how biotech farming threatens human existence

Biotech companies focus on engineered seeds as a delivery system for recombinant vaccines and antibodies. These soulless scientists believe that vaccines, like the flu shot, can be manufactured cheaper and faster than current methods without regard to human health. So, to speed up the process – pharmaceutical companies are looking toward the plant world (our food supply) as a solution to their problem.

The procedure is getting fine-tuned; first a flu-virus gene is inserted into a bacterium which our immune system will recognize, then the plant gets infected with the virus. I can’t think of a better reason to buy local (untainted) organic food.

The military thinks it’s a great idea to make our food a weapon

The Department of Defense is giving $40 million toward the bioengineering of our food supply – it’s called Project GreenVax. The generic name is molecular farming and it’s a new technology that uses plants to produce large quantities of pharmaceutical substances such as vaccines – quickly. By the way, this science is similar to the genetic manipulation of our food crops called GMO.

Just Google “Project GreenVax” yourself – it’s pretty scary stuff!

A number of vaccines and other therapeutic substances made in plants such as tobacco, maize, potato and carrot are already commercially available or in clinical trials. Producing pharmaceuticals in plants is faster and 80 precent lower in costs than using animal or microbial cell cultures.

In molecular farming – a DNA molecule carrying the genetic information is introduced into the plant genome. The transformed plant acts as a bioreactor producing large quantities of the pharmaceutical agent. So, you may be asking yourself, what’s the risk? Well, for one thing, it’s never been done before and we have no idea of the long term impact on our health or on our environment.

Our food supply is being poisoned without our permission

Producing vaccines in plants has many drawbacks, including contamination of our food supply. If a vaccine were consumed inadvertently, it could lead to desensitization, which means a vaccination would not work – making the whole method of production a waste of time and money.

There is a very real possibility that these plants can be either be eaten by animals in the vicinity or given to them in feed. Another very real danger is these active substances will enter our water supply. Either way – do the benefits really outweigh the dangers?

Big Pharma wants to make a killer profit on our lives

The rewards for the public may be very few, unless you consider frequent drug dosing an advantage. For the pharmaceutical industry cash crops take on a whole new meaning. The dollar signs in the farmer’s fields means the bio-tech industry will go forward toward commercialization of this new technology with or without our knowledge.

The National Food Processors Association (NFPA) stated in a position statement in November of 2002 that it “finds there is an unacceptable risk to the integrity of the food supply associated with the use of food and feed crops as “factories” for the production of pharmaceuticals or industrial chemicals.”

The Nebraska Farmers Union president John Hansen said, “There may be a television program here or an article there about what’s happening, but I don’t think most Americans have any idea of the extent to which things have been pushed forward without the kind of research and precautions that ordinary common sense would demand.”

Does this concern you? Let your voice be heard – tell us what you think by posting your comments below and share this article with your family and friends. We have a right to know!

About the author: Blanche Levine has been a student of natural healing modalities for the last 25 years. She had the privilege of working with some of the greatest minds in Natural Healing including Naturopaths, Scientist, and Energy Healers. Having seen people miraculously heal from all kinds of dis-ease through non-invasive methods, her passion now is to help people become aware of what it takes to be healthy.

]]>https://www.naturalhealth365.com/vaccines-2/feed/24Stop making cancer in 20 simple stepshttps://www.naturalhealth365.com/cancer-11/
https://www.naturalhealth365.com/cancer-11/#commentsWed, 17 Oct 2012 01:03:35 +0000https://www.naturalhealth365.com/?p=6513(NaturalHealth365) How do we stop making cancer? It easily understood but it is a little more difficult to actually do because stop-making cancer involves changing our lifestyles radically. For some, this is easily done while for others it is the most difficult thing they have ever done. But when “cancer” knocks at your door, you ...

(NaturalHealth365) How do we stop making cancer? It easily understood but it is a little more difficult to actually do because stop-making cancer involves changing our lifestyles radically. For some, this is easily done while for others it is the most difficult thing they have ever done.

But when “cancer” knocks at your door, you soon realize that it is, actually God’s divine tap on your shoulder suggesting that you change the path you are on. It is an offer most of us can’t refuse.

Here is the formula to stop making cancer:

1. Eat according to your biological needs rather than you appetites. Keep in mind that we are primates, not canines or felines or bovine or porcine. Consider what gorillas eat and ask yourself if they are strong and healthy.

Remember that the light from the sun is destroyed with fire, radiation and microwaves. Also, freezing destroys many nutrients. Organic, ripe, fresh and unaltered are the qualities of the food that are most compatible with health.

2. Sleep early and arise early.

3. Begin your day with meditation and/or prayer and include Tai Chi or Ji Gong or Yoga.

4. Read about health and healing of the body and mind and spirit – do NOT read about disease. (at least 30 minutes).

5. Exercise aerobically for at least 20 minutes (45 eventually) and include some resistance exercises for muscle tone and strength.

6. Eat only after exercising but remember, you do not have to eat in the morning and the longer period of time between meals, the healthier you become.

7. Clean your colon. Remember that the colon is about 1.5 to 2 meters or around 5 feet in length so consider how much waste you are eliminating each day. If it is not around 5 feet, then you should do an enema or get a colonic.

Enema daily or colonic 2 to 3 times per week, if possible or a combination of the two. One colonic and 3 enemas per week is an example.

8. Coffee retention enemas are excellent ways to cleanse your liver and wheat grass juice or other fresh juice retention enemas are another way to get nutrients into your body.

9. Take a rest a noon, meditate and/or pray, take your shoes off and feel the earth with your bare feet and allow the sun to warm your skin, if possible for around 30 minutes depending where you are living.

10. Eat your evening meal at least 3 hours before going to bed. It is very important for healing to go to sleep with an empty stomach and intestines.

11. Meditate and/or pray before eating your evening meal.

12. Be careful not to lie. Being dishonest produces harmful psycho-emotional and spiritual effects.

13. Laugh – belly laugh, if possible a few times a day.

14. Be kind – if angry, go sit and breathe deeply or, if necessary go somewhere and scream and bang a stick and then go breathe deeply and slowly and meditate for 5 minutes.

15. Spend the last 30 minutes before going to bed by reading and/or praying or meditating.

16. Sleep with your head north to south or south to north, if possible.

17. Insure that the room you sleep in is quiet, dark and has no electronic equipment in it.

18. Fast 10 to 14 days four times a year at the two solstices and equinoxes. So, March 21, June 21, September 21, and December 21. The fast should be 10 to 14 consecutive which include the 21st of those months.

19. The order of importance with regards to eating healthfully: Volume, frequency and quality. Therefore, do not eat until full. Eat, at most, twice per day and skip a day once per week. Quality food is organic, fresh and ripe.

About the author: For the first ten years of his medical career, Thomas Lodi MD worked in conventional settings as an internal medicine specialist, urgent care physician, and as an intensivist in ICU and CCU departments of various hospitals. Although he occasionally sees patients with a variety of medical conditions, Dr. Lodi, has narrowed his scope of practice through specific training and extensive experience over the past 12 years to Integrative Oncology (caring for people with cancer) through his treatment center, Vivante Health Institute. For more information about Dr. Lodi – visit: StopMakingCancer.com